A man was found dead today after being struck by a train near Church.

Police found the body near Church and Oswaldtwistle station after receiving a report at 7.50am.

They are now trying to establish his identity.

Inspector Stephen Lee, of Blackburn Police said: "The man was dead when our officers arrived.

"He had been struck by a train. We not sure about his identity at this stage."

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